More bad news, China to Europe via train
07-31-2013, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CallmeJB
They'll be able to do it in 10 years, at least on some routes. Never doubt the pace of innovation and technology, especially when large corporations stand to gain significantly.
Think back 20 years ago... drones were still a fantasy.
10 years is a long time.
Think back 20 years ago... drones were still a fantasy.
10 years is a long time.
07-31-2013, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by CallmeJB
They'll be able to do it in 10 years, at least on some routes. Never doubt the pace of innovation and technology, especially when large corporations stand to gain significantly.
Think back 20 years ago... drones were still a fantasy.
10 years is a long time.
Think back 20 years ago... drones were still a fantasy.
10 years is a long time.
08-03-2013, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 742Dash
Drones go back to World War II.
I can buy a kit for a drone that will fly around my house and give me constant live video feed of whatever I want. Police use them. Forest service uses them. They're becoming ubiquitous.
Obviously, none of us can be right or wrong on this one... the future holds the answers. I'm just wary of telling myself that I'll still have a secure, high-paying job where I get to travel all over the world flying two-pilot airplanes for the next 35 years.
08-11-2013, 03:23 AM
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Now I am really worried, drones will soon be obsolete. I hope they let us drive the hyper loops past 65.
Inside the Hyperloop: the pneumatic travel system faster than the speed of sound - Telegraph
Inside the Hyperloop: the pneumatic travel system faster than the speed of sound - Telegraph
08-11-2013, 05:46 PM
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doubt it....for quite a while as they are so far behind technologically.
On another front: Europe is working on electric cars that recharge via the roadbed when you drive over the charging sections.
and
South Korea has a test program with 15 miles of road that recharges the local electric buses.
On another front: Europe is working on electric cars that recharge via the roadbed when you drive over the charging sections.
and
South Korea has a test program with 15 miles of road that recharges the local electric buses.
08-12-2013, 12:59 AM
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08-12-2013, 08:53 AM
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I think the best short-term solution to reducing freight costs is a new -777 with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines up-sized to fit the -777. Longer term is a brand new aircraft design that is much more efficient, such as one without winglets, or a lifting body (B2) type. That would be for fast transport.
For slower air transport, a large dirigible is the way to go. BUT, don't know if that would be cost effective via a modern train. Using a steel rail and steel wheels with the modern hybrid diesel engines that today's freight trains use is THE most efficient for land transport. Sounds like Russian and the CIS need to change to the standard track size, so the freight doesn't have to be off/onloaded at the Chinese/Euro border!!!
For slower air transport, a large dirigible is the way to go. BUT, don't know if that would be cost effective via a modern train. Using a steel rail and steel wheels with the modern hybrid diesel engines that today's freight trains use is THE most efficient for land transport. Sounds like Russian and the CIS need to change to the standard track size, so the freight doesn't have to be off/onloaded at the Chinese/Euro border!!!
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